The Irish Ancestor 1969-1986

Edited Rosemary ffolliott

•Antoinette Reilly, Ireland of the Welcomes, July/August 2005

This publication is a reproduction of the successful series The Irish Ancestor, which was published from 1969 to 1986. The aim of the journal, which was produced on a non-profit making basis, was the collection and publication of original source material and other items of interest concerning Irish genealogy, biography and domestic history.

The Irish Ancestor was predominantly published twice yearly, in spring and autumn. For several of its earlier years, a supplemental edition was also produced. For example, in 1969, as well as the usual two issues, a third volume, An Index to Raphoe Marriage Licence Bonds, 1710-1755 and 1817-1830, was published.

This latest publication is in an easy-to-use PDF format making each volume effortlessly accessible to computer users. Through the ‘Table of Contents’ you can browse the publication or simply jump straight to the article you want and each page is reproduced in its original format. The journals have also been fully indexed, allowing users to search for the names and places they are interested in.

There are thirty-three issues of The Irish Ancestor in total, with more than 2,500 pages and over 320 pages feature images or photographs. These journals have long been an essential tool for Irish genealogical and historical research. Now in CD-Rom format, this publication is a must for all Irish genealogists and social historians.

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